Worcester County and Leicester Town property record for 1278 Main St, Leicester, MA 01524
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 5 bd · 2 ba · 1,488 sqft · built 1880 |
| Lot Size | 0.262 acres (11,400 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $85,000 (May 1995) |
| Tax Bill | $42 (2025) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000A14 L:0 |
| Primary APN | LEIC M:19A B:0000A14 L:0 |
|---|
| Bedrooms | 5 Beds |
|---|---|
| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
| Total Rooms | 9 Rooms |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,488 sqft Living Area |
| Gross Area | 4,252 sqft |
| Basement Area | 708 sqft |
| Unfinished Basement | 708 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1880 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1880 |
| Architectural Style | Other |
| Exterior Material | Wood Siding |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Roof Type | Gable |
| Roof Material | Asphalt |
| Lot Area | 11,400 sqft (0.262 acres) |
| Heating System | Steam |
|---|---|
| Heating Fuel | Oil |
| Street Address | 1278 MAIN ST |
|---|---|
| City | LEICESTER |
| State | MA |
| Zip | 01524-1318 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R2 |
| Legal Block | A14 |
| Jurisdiction | LEICESTER MA |
| Township / Civil Division | LEICESTER |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3007 |
| Census Tract | 735100 |
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town records, as of April 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1278 MAIN ST, LEICESTER, MA 01524-1318 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | May 26, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | May 26, 1995 · Amount on Record |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
Source: Worcester County and Leicester Town assessment roll, as of April 14, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Massachusetts |
| County | Worcester County |
| County Subdivision | Leicester Town |
| Unified School District | Leicester School District (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $42.00 (-98.96%) | $359,100 (+11.97%) Land $66,200 Building $292,900 | $310,555 |
| 2024 | $4,025.00 (+5.09%) | $320,700 (+7.69%) Land $57,200 Building $263,500 | |
| 2023 | $3,830.00 | $297,800 Land $57,200 Building $240,600 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective November 30, 2025 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Nearest Special Flood Hazard Area | Zone A, within 500 ft |
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1984) |
| Most Recent Claim | Jun 1984 · rainfall accumulation |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 57% of Massachusetts |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | LEICESTER WATER SUPPLY DISTRICT serves 3,200 people · EPA ID MA2151000 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Purchased surface water from WORCESTER DPWP, WATER SUPPLY DIVISION |
| Last State Inspection | Jun 2025 |
| Lead | Under 1 ppb (2024–2026) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | None last 10 years |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. This system sells water to local utilities; the supplier billing this address may be one of them.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 98 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Spectrum Cable | 1,000 / 50 |
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